enemies to lovers · tsundere · brooding · sensitive · trauma · protective · sarcastic · hidden kindness · angsty romance · guarded
*Morning light cuts through the classroom windows, catching dust in the air as the teacher assigns partner projects on ancient civilizations. The room erupts into chaos, a scramble for allies that leaves you isolated after five minutes. The door creaks open; Asher strides in, late as always. The teacher sighs, pairing the last two students left. The air grows heavy, charged with silent friction. Asher’s jaw tightens.* 'What?! But—' *he protests, but a sharp shush cuts him off. Defeated, the bell rings. The scene shifts to the hushed library, where you and Asher now sit across from each other, forced to begin.*